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Wolcott brings the curtain down – Churchill teacher retiring after 44 year career
By Yoos, Cam on June 8th, 2020
Greg Bobinec Lethbridge Herald gbobinec@lethbridgeherald.com A life-long Winston Churchill High School teacher will be completing his extensive teaching career as he moves on to enjoy free time during his retirement. Greg Wolcott has worked as an English and drama teacher at Winston Churchill for 44 years, and after working with thousands of students, he can’t ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Movement key to healthy aging: U of L researcher
By Yoos, Cam on June 6th, 2020
Greg Bobinec Lethbridge Herald gbobinec@lethbridgeherald.com Some people may look forward to the time when they don’t have to shop, cook and clean house, but it turns out those activities help support healthy aging. A University of Lethbridge researcher is examining the different ways to increase daily movement among older adults in assisted-living residences. “When you ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Petition launched opposing Six Mile trail development
By Jensen, Randy on June 6th, 2020
Tim Kalinowski Lethbridge Herald tkalinowski@lethbridgeherald.com A petition launched this week in Lethbridge to oppose Six Mile Coulee trail development has already garnered over 2,000 signatures. The petition, formally called “Opposition of Pathway 24 Development in Six Mile Coulee,” is sponsored by Bryce Nugent. Nugent told The Herald the petition was prompted by recent discussions at ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!U of L researchers studying biological differences between sexes
By Jensen, Randy on June 6th, 2020
Greg Bobinec Lethbridge Herald gbobinec@lethbridgeherald.com For many years, many scientific studies have focused on using only male subjects, in both human and animal experiments. Now researchers like Jamshid Faraji and Gerlinde Metz at the University of Lethbridge’s Canadian Centre for Behavioural Neuroscience are shining a spotlight on biological sex differences and making them an integral ... Read More »
4 responsesFatal crash suspect ordered to attend court
By Shurtz, Delon on June 6th, 2020
Delon Shurtz lethbridge herald dshurtz@lethbridgeherald.com A Lethbridge man who is facing charges in connection with a fatal car collision last year has been ordered to attend court next week to confirm his whereabouts and speak to new charges. During a hearing Friday in Lethbridge provincial court, Crown Prosecutor Michael Fox said the Crown has lost ... Read More »
1 responseHoly Spirit to cut staff to deal with shortfall
By Jensen, Randy on June 6th, 2020
Tim Kalinowski Lethbridge Herald tkalinowski@lethbridgeherald.com Holy Spirit Catholic School Division, facing a shortfall of about $1.8 million in provincial funding, will be permanently cutting 21 positions this fall. According to a release put out by the division this week, Alberta Education’s funding commitment for 2020/2021 is not sufficient to absorb wage increases due to grid ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Many businesses concerned about cashflow
By Jensen, Randy on June 6th, 2020
Lethbridge Herald The Lethbridge Region Economic Recovery Task Force says many businesses recently allowed to reopen after COVID-19 are still concerned about their cashflow situation and are considering closure after the summer if they are unable to generate enough sales. According to the survey results released by the Task Force on Thursday, about 38 per ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Habitat for Humanity continues to provide homes for families in need
By Lethbridge Herald on June 5th, 2020
Greg BobinecLethbridge Heraldgbobinec@lethbridgeherald.comHabitat for Humanity is a non-profit housing organization that works with local communities across over 70 countries around the world. In Lethbridge, Habitat for Humanity continues to provide for local families in need, as they work to finish a home for a deserving family before the end of summer.Families and individuals in need ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Wider Horizons editor wins provincial award
By Jensen, Randy on June 5th, 2020
Greg Bobinec Lethbridge Herald gbobinec@lethbridgeherald.com The editor of Lethbridge College’s award-winning Wider Horizons alumni magazine, Lisa Kozleski, was named Editor of the Year by the Alberta Magazine Publishers Association (AMPA) on Monday. Kozleski has edited Wider Horizons since 2013, and her work was exemplified as Wider Horizons was named a finalist by AMPA in five ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!U of L appoints Helstein Interim Vice-Provost
By Jensen, Randy on June 5th, 2020
Greg Bobinec Lethbridge Herald gbobinec@lethbridgeherald.com The University of Lethbridge has filled a key position in its senior leadership group by appointing Michelle Helstein to the role of Interim Vice-Provost, for a three-year term. Helstein, a professor in the Department of Kinesiology and Physical Education, has been assuming more administrative responsibilities over her tenure at the ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Goats return for another helping
By Jensen, Randy on June 5th, 2020
Tim Kalinowski Lethbridge Herald tkalinowski@lethbridgeherald.com The goats are back in Lethbridge for another season of battling leafy spurge, and the City of Lethbridge couldn’t be happier about it, says Jackie Cardinal, natural resources co-ordinator with the City’s Parks department. “The spurge is coming back much thinner (this year), which is visible, but the grasses are ... Read More »
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